Tide Prediction vs Wattpaddler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tide Prediction
Access clear and quick tide forecasts for numerous locations in Germany and select European countries. View high and low tide predictions, map gauge locations, and get sunrise, sunset, and weather information. Ideal for coastal visits, water activities, or travel planning.
- High and low tide forecasts
- Map with gauge locations
- Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase
- Weather information
- Speed calculation for vessels
- Multi-language support
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Gezeiten.app keeps upcoming high and low tides at your fingertips – clearly presented, quick to access and available directly on the map. The app provides tide forecasts for numerous gauges in Germany as well as selected stations in Norway, Belgium, Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands. All information is obtained from public data sources maintained by the responsible authorities. Features: - High and low tide forecasts for several days - Clear indication of the next tide change - Astronomical deviation between observed water levels and predicted tides, where available - Map with gauge locations - Sorting by name or distance - Search by gauge, region or country - Favourites for frequently used stations - Reference water levels and vertical datums - Sunrise, sunset and moon phase information - Weather information for forecast tide events - German, English, French, Dutch, Norwegian and Spanish - For vessels 90 metres or longer, the app also calculates the permitted maximum speeds over ground on the tidal Elbe. The calculation is based on the official current data table published by the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration and the high-water times at the four reference gauges. Whether you are visiting the coast, travelling along the tidal Elbe, planning a trip or spending time on the water, Gezeiten.app presents the most important tide information in a clear and convenient format. The information shown is provided for general guidance. Official notices, traffic signs, instructions from vessel traffic services and nautical publications must always be followed for navigation and safety-related decisions.
Wattpaddler
Provides tide and water level forecasts for German, Dutch, and Danish coastal areas. Includes detailed weather predictions, storm warnings, and nautical information for safe navigation. Offers tools for calculating passage times and visualizing tidal data.
- Tide and water level forecasts
- Weather predictions and storm warnings
- Nautical warnings and information
- Passage time calculation
- Tidal data visualization
- Daylight and moon phase information
- Interactive nautical charts
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Anzeige der Gezeiten für alle deutschen Bezugs- und Anschlussorte sowie niederländische und dänische Gezeitenorte. Für das aktuelle Jahr und jeweils ab Herbst auch für das kommende Jahr werden amtliche deutsche, niederländische und dänische Gezeiten angezeigt. Für Deutschland Integration der 5-Tage Wasserstandsvorhersage des BSH, des DWD Küstenseewetterberichtes sowie von amtlichen Sturm- und Starkwindwarnungen für die ausgewählte Region. Ortsgenaue Wettervorhersagen des DWD und von Yr.no. Warnung vor mittlerer (orange Welle) und hoher (rote Welle) Dünung. Nautische Warnnachrichten des BSH sind ebenfalls integriert, bei einer neuen Meldung weist die App darauf hin. Daneben können Seekajakfahrer und Segler mit Wattpaddler Zeitfenster für die Passage eines Flachs im deutschen Wattenmeer nach der „Regel der Zwölftel“ berechnen. Dabei werden Spring- und Nipptiden sowie die Wasserstandsvorhersagen der nächsten 5 Tage berücksichtigt. Visualisierung des aktuellen Wasserstandes durch eine Sinuskurve. Ein Standard-Ort kann zur sofortigen Anzeige gespeichert werden. Für Nachtfahrten wird die Länge der bürgerlichen und nautischen Dämmerung, die tagesaktuelle Mondphase sowie Mondauf- und untergangszeiten angezeigt. Deutliche Anzeige der für Wassersportler wichtigen Elemente der Nordsee-Befahrensverordnung auf einer voll funktionalen, genauen Seekarte auf Basis von BSH-Daten. Tage, die bestimmten Tiden Bedingungen entsprechen, können gezielt gesucht werden, etwa: „Abendhochwasser an einem Sonntag im Juni“. Unterstrichene Wörter verlinken weitere Funktionen, die durch Tap aktiviert werden. Änderungshistorie siehe Webseite wattpaddler.de.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wattpaddler at 91% against Tide Prediction's 45%. Wattpaddler also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tide Prediction ships an update every 3 weeks, Wattpaddler every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tide Prediction | Wattpaddler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | 91.2% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hans-Jurgen Beckmerhagen | Steffen Wagner |
Customer experience
Tide Prediction
Wattpaddler
In-app purchases
Tide Prediction
No in-app purchases
Wattpaddler
No in-app purchases
Questions
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